The blog entries below chronicle the progress of the Gulfport Community Garden from 2014 to 2016. For current information and upcoming events, please visit the garden’s official website. Advertisements

In early June–shortly after announcing a summer break (with regular meetings to resume in the Fall)– the Gulfport Community Garden was paid a visit by Tropical Storm Colin. After the fierce winds of the storm subsided, the crew returned to … Continue reading →

June 5, the Gulfport Community Garden began its summer break. -Regular Sunday and Wednesday meetings will resume in the fall. (Join the Garden’s Facebook group for exact dates and times). According to lead gardener George Zarillo: “We have had a very … Continue reading →

April 29, 2016 marked the Gulfport Community Garden’s first annual “Dance For Plants” benefit, to raise funds to cover the garden’s yearly operating costs. The event was held in downtown Gulfport at the historic waterfront Casino from 7pm to 11pm. … Continue reading →

For the second year, Gecko Gardeners came together to represent the garden at Gulfport’s (22nd annual) Spring Fest. In addition to sharing the garden’s vision, the crew also promoted its upcoming fundraiser “Dance For Plants”: a Swing & Zydeco dance benefit with music by … Continue reading →

In the fall of 2015 Cathy & Jeff Marsh of the Gulfport Community Garden reached out to Gulport Monetessori Elementary school and helped students plant a small food garden–including tomatoes, eggplants, greens, root veggies and edible flowers. The Gulfport Gabber … Continue reading →